DOST - International Cooperation

28/01/2026

🚀 Planning to apply for the e-ASIA JRP 15th Call for Proposals?
Join us in our upcoming e-ASIA Call for Proposals Webinar to have an overview of the 15th Call for Proposals' research priorities, eligibility requirements, and tips to overcome common application challenges.

📝 Registration required
📅 Deadline: 10 February 2026, 12:00 (ICT, UTC+7)
🔗 For more info, you may visit: https://tinyurl.com/eAsiaJRPWebinar

09/01/2026

Funding opportunities are now open for Filipino innovators!
Have an R&D project and looking for support?
Join the Call Conference 2026 to learn how the DOST can help fund and advance your ideas.
📍 Conference Schedule:
📌 January 15 – Northern Luzon | Isabela
📌 January 29 – Visayas | Dumaguete
📌 February 11 – Southern Luzon & Metro Manila | M.M.
📌 February 24 – Mindanao | Butuan
For more details, please see this link:
https://dpmisv2.dost.gov.ph/
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to turn innovation into impact.

Funding opportunities are now open for Filipino innovators!
Have an R&D project and looking for support?
Join the Call Conference 2026 to learn how the DOST can help fund and advance your ideas.

📍 Conference Schedule:
📌 January 15 – Northern Luzon | Isabela
North Luzon Registration Link: https://bit.ly/NLCallCon2026
📌 January 29 – Visayas | Bacolod
📌 February 11 – Southern Luzon & Metro Manila | M.M.
📌 February 24 – Mindanao | Butuan

For more details, please see this link:
https://dpmisv2.dost.gov.ph/

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to turn innovation into impact.

09/01/2026

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗘𝗖𝗢-𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗢 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻!! 📢📢

We are pleased to announce that the call for applications for the Manila Economic and Cultural Office – Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (MECO-TECO) Sandwich Scholarship Program (SSP) for the year 2026 is now open and is accepting applications until 13 April 2026.

For the application procedures, you may scan the qr code or visit this link:

https://www.dost.gov.ph/23-announcements/4277-call-for-application-2026-meco-teco-sandwich-scholarship-program.html

10/12/2025

𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗢 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

The DOST partnered with UNESCO for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy Training at the DOST Central Office, Bicutan, Taguig City on November 26-27, 2025.

In the pilot two-day training, 18 DOST personnel coming from different DOST Central Office, DOST attached agencies, and regional office, were familiarized with the concept of AI, including the fundamentals, lifecycle, techniques, and types of AI. The participants from the Department came from diverse areas of work covering information technology, human resource development, STEM education, procurement, and planning and management.

The training was delivered by UNESCO’s AI Experts Without Borders (AIEB), Mr. Mark Bryan Manantan, who is also the Lead Expert and National Consultant for the implementation of the UNESCO Readiness Assessment Methodology in the Philippines, and Associate Professor (Dr.) Aini Suzana Ariffin, a a Fellow Expert at the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIRO) and the Institut Sultan Iskandar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

This initiative is aligned with the DOST’s efforts especially in leading the development of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for the Philippines (NAIS-PH), which was approved by the President in May 2025.

10/12/2025

𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

[MUNTINLUPA CITY, 01 December 2025]—The Philippines, through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), is hosting the Science Diplomacy Workshop for Young Researchers and Policymakers in the ASEAN Region from 1–2 December 2025. Co-organized with the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), the regional workshop brings together emerging science and policy leaders from the ASEAN Member States, represented by a researcher and a policymaker. The event features expert presentations and engagements from distinguished speakers representing ASEF, ASEAN Secretariat, DOST, UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development, British Embassy in Manila, ASEAN Science Diplomats, Balik Scientist, and other international partners—highlighting the critical role of science diplomacy in addressing transboundary and complex global challenges. Participants will also engage in hands-on case studies, simulation exercises, and collaborative problem-solving designed to strengthen practical skills in linking scientific evidence to policy formulation and regional cooperation.

The workshop was formally opened by DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr, who emphasized the collective responsibility of ASEAN Member States to advance science-based collaboration for sustainable development. The challenges we face today-climate change, pandemics, food security-- do not recognize national borders. Addressing them requires solutions grounded in science, guided by evidence, and strengthened through diplomacy, he said. “Let this workshop ignite a shared commitment to advancing science diplomacy—where collaboration goes beyond borders, and where science and policy work hand in hand to shape solutions that secure a resilient and sustainable future for ASEAN.”

The workshop aims to equip participants with a solid understanding of science diplomacy and its application to research, technology, and innovation; expand their ASEAN networks among researchers, science administrators, and policymakers; and enable them to translate learning into practice—initiating or joining international research partnerships, advising on science-informed policy, or leading collaborative innovation projects. It will also promote active engagement at policy–diplomacy interfaces to advance evidence-based decision-making and produce at least one actionable proposal for regional scientific cooperation.

09/12/2025

The ASEAN Science Diplomacy Workshop was held on 1–2 December 2025 in Manila, Philippines. Co-organised by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) of the Philippines and the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), the two-day event convened emerging leaders, researchers, and policymakers from ASEAN Member States to strengthen regional and international cooperation through science diplomacy. The workshop was formally opened by DOST Secretary H.E. Renato Solidum Jr. and Dr. Leah J. Buendia, National COSTI (Committee on Science and Technology and Innovation) Chair for the Philippines, highlighting the importance of embedding scientific expertise into diplomatic and policy processes.

Through keynote addresses, expert-led sessions, and interactive activities—including group discussions and role-playing exercises as science diplomats—participants explored how science diplomacy can serve as a strategic tool to address transboundary challenges such as climate change, public health, quantum technologies, among others. This initiative is aligned with the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) 2026–2035, demonstrating ASEAN’s commitment to leveraging science diplomacy as a cornerstone for informed decision making and regional resilience.

Credit: DOST Philippines

04/12/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲

The DOST hosted the international forum entitled “The Future of Communities Forum: Learning from Neighbors in Asia” last 21 November 2025 on the occasion of the Department’s celebration of the 2025 National Science, Technology and Innovation Week (NSTW) held at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Hall Arena, Laoag City.

The Forum served as a platform for exchanging information, experiences and best practices in building smart and sustainable communities among countries in the Asian region.

As one of the most disaster-prone countries globally, the Philippines constantly faces complexities and huge challenges both domestically due to its geographical location and globally caused by the adverse effects of climate change. The Forum is seen as a good avenue for different stakeholders to learn from the experiences and success stories of neighboring countries in the region, focused on discussions concerning various aspects that are vital in the development and implementation of policies on smart and sustainable communities such as disaster resilience and digital infrastructure among others.

The speakers at the Forum were Dr. Wasan Pattara-atikom, Vice-President, National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand, Dr. Alvin Yeo, Senior Director at the Singapore Food Agency, Mr. Mu-hyuck “Badger” Lee, Director of the Investment Policy Support Department at the Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND), Hon. Caesar Dy, Jr., Mayor of the Cauayan City, Isabela, Philippines.

02/12/2025

UNESCO Jakarta's Philippine AI Readiness Assessment Report is out today – marking a significant step in the country’s’ ethical AI governance journey.

Read more ⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/3u9h6tpn

with
DOST Philippines
Department of Information and Communications Technology - DICT
European Union in the Philippines

02/12/2025

"AI holds enormous potential to boost the Philippines’ development - but its progress must benefit all. As the country shapes the AI future it wants, we must ensure it is inclusive, ethical and no one is left behind." - United Nations Philippines Chief Arnaud Peral

02/12/2025

“The UN supports the Philippines as it moves forward on its AI journey. The report serves as both a roadmap and a call to action for all sectors to collaborate in shaping an ethical and inclusive AI ecosystem.”

Read more ⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/3u9h6tpn

with
DOST Philippines
Department of Information and Communications Technology - DICT
European Union in the Philippines
UNESCO Jakarta